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ODIE’S SHINING STARZ DAYCARE
12449 STOWE ACRES DR, Charlotte, NC 28262
Home Day Care · NC permit/State ID 2060920014
Latest result0 demerits
Last inspectedAug 24, 2026
Inspections on record3
On record sinceAug 29, 2024
This facility type is scored in demerits: lower is better (0 = no violations found).
Score history
Aug 29, 2024Lower is betterAug 24, 2026
Inspections & violations
Aug 24, 2026 0 demerits · 0 violations
No violations were recorded for this inspection.
Aug 28, 2025 26 demerits · 6 violations
Inspector comments: NOTE:
- PIC: Latrina Willams present during inspection.
#5 · Foods properly stored, prepared, or served to prevent contamination and spoilage −4
Containers of food shall be stored above the floor in such a manner as to be protected from splash and other contamination. Section 6 (e). - Observed boxes of food and snacks stored on the pantry floor. Keep items above the floor at least 6 inches at anytime.
#7 · Refrigerators with thermometers −2
REPEAT
An indicating thermometer shall be located in each refrigerator. Section 6 (h). Observed no thermometer inside refrigerator. The one available has no battery to operate. Obtain a new working thermometer and place it in the warmest part of refrigerator.
#17 · Hot water accessible to children 90° F to 110° F −6
Hot water to those areas accessible to children shall not be less than 90øF and shall not exceed 110øF. Section 9 (c).- Observed hot water at kitchen sink measured at 133F. Install gates to block hot water access in the kitchen. Or lower the temperature to be between 90F- 110F at kitchen sink.
#31 · Test kit for sanitizing solution provided and used −2
REPEAT
A suitable testing method or kit shall be available, convenient, and used daily to insure compliance with the minimum prescribed sanitizer strength. Section 14 (a). - Observed sanitizer spray bottle measured less than 50 ppm. Ensure to provide at least 100 ppm at anytime.
#41 · Hazardous products in locked storage room or locked cabinet −6
All corrosive agents, insecticides, rodenticides, herbicides, bleaches, detergents, polishes, items containing petroleum products, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispensing can, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled (skin contact) shall be stored in a locked storage room or locked cabinet. Section 16 (b).- Observed liquid wipe-out container on a table living room. Ensure to keep all hazardous items that have label “Keep out of reach of children” and or extra labeling “Caution/Warning” in a lock cabinet or lock storage.
NOTE: Section 2: Definition- (f) “Locked” means locked with a key that is stored in a location separate from the lock, or with a combination lock.
#44 · Properly operating smoke detector and fire extinguisher provided −6
There shall be a five pound dry chemical fire extinguisher (Type ABC), approved by Underwriters Laboratories, in the home day care facility at all times. The fire extinguisher shall be maintained in good working condition. Section 16 (i).- Observed 2.5 pounds of fire distinguishers. Obtain 5 pounds of dry chemical fire extinguisher (Type ABC), and have it available.
All family day care homes shall be equipped with a smoke detector. The smoke detector shall be maintained in working order at all times. Section 16 (h).- Observed no carbon monoxide and smoke detector working. No batteries. Can not operate. Obtain a new working detector devices to monitor fire and carbon monoxide for the business.
Aug 29, 2024 4 demerits · 2 violations
Inspector comments: Need gates at kitchen
Lock up propane, briquettes, hazardous items
#7 · Refrigerators with thermometers −2
An indicating thermometer shall be located in each refrigerator. Section 6 (h). Observed no thermometer inside refrigerator.
#31 · Test kit for sanitizing solution provided and used −2
A suitable testing method or kit shall be available, convenient, and used daily to insure compliance with the minimum prescribed sanitizer strength. Section 14 (a). Observed no test strips,
Source: Mecklenburg County Public Health – Environmental Health public inspection portal (search for “ODIE’S SHINING STARZ DAYCARE” or State ID 2060920014). Inspection type (routine vs. follow-up) is not published in the county's data.